c. 1864 Stratton and Foote Circular Top Action Rotary Valve Cornet GL-052_A2-12
Title: Circular Cornet
Maker: Stratton & Foote
Model: Top Action Rotary Valve
Date: c. 1864
Geography: New York, United States
Material: Brass
Serial Number: N/A
Accession Number: GL-052_A2-12
Provenance: Founding Greenleaf Donation from Conn Museum, 1969
Description
Key: A-flat (possibly)
Pitch: High (possibly)
Finish: Nickel-plated
Lacquer: Yes, not original
Engraving: Bell engraved with “Stratton & Foote, / 31 / Maiden Lane, / N.Y.” inside shield. No decorative engraving.
Mouthpiece: Current mouthpiece is from Boston Musical Instrument Manufactory
Accessories: No
Case: No
Notes:
Three top action rotary valves with strings.
Ring pulls on first and second valve slides.
Little finger ring for right hand.
Bell points upwards—an unusual musical configuration.
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